Maintaining heat in a home is a constant battle for most of us during the cold winter months. Still, even with the most powerful heating systems, sometimes we don’t realise how we can rapidly lose heat in common areas of our homes.
Consider these three rooms of your home that can be causing some serious heat loss and what you can do to fix the problem.
Bathrooms
Bathrooms are notorious for heat loss because of the constant state of dampness in the room from cracked windows, showers, and running sinks.
Summertime may seem ideal to leave windows open for drying off the bathroom and any towels hanging on their rack. The winter is more of a challenge as the longer you leave your window open, the faster air escapes, letting cold air creep in, while still maintaining the damp environment inside.
Consider instead setting a timer for how long you will leave your window open to release moist air after a shower. No more than 10 minutes should be enough to remove most of the damp steam in the bathroom.
To properly dry towels that cannot be air dried this way, consider purchasing an electric towel rail. These radiators both dry and warm towels while storing them in the bathroom and pull less energy and strain on a traditional heating system for your bathroom.
Loft
The loft is said to be responsible for nearly a quarter of the heat loss in your home on a regular basis. This is often because people mistakenly believe if the loft hatch or door stays closed, there is little reason to worry.
The truth is, heat rises, and without proper intervention, a large amount of the heat that is maintaining the temperature of your home will end up escaping through the loft.
If you have an attic space that isn’t finished, definitely take the time to properly insulate it to prevent excess heat from escaping and letting cold air settle in.
Some great loft insulation options include:
- Sheep’s Wool
- Mineral Wool
- Foil insulation
- Insulation boards
Be sure to consult a professional to find the best insulation solution for you.
Living Room
While this may seem like the cosiest space in your home most days, this room is often the hardest to maintain heat without really keeping the heat up. This is because the living room has large exterior windows, walls, and doors: three of the biggest culprits for heat loss in any home.
To help battle this constant outflow of heat, invest in furnishings that are extra cosy and plush, to retain as much heat as possible.
This can be done by purchasing fabric sofas, thick, blackout curtains, and warm area rugs or carpeting.
Finding ways to include heat insulation in our decor will not only put less of a strain on our system but will also retain as much heat as possible, even with the comings and goings of family members to and from home.
Conclusion
While stopping any heat from escaping entirely is unlikely, we can do our best to maintain a warm and cosy environment for our families during the wintertime.
With a little help from some energy-efficient appliances, proper insulation techniques, and a comforting design, we are guaranteed to keep our homes as warm as possible for as long as possible.
For more tips on heating maintenance in the home, check out our blog posts here!
